1. For THAILAND, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For THAILAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Who is the king of Thailand? How long has he been king? For how long had his father been king?
c) Why does the king oppose his sister’s candidacy?
d) What could make it difficult for opponents to campaign against Ubolratana, should she actually be able to run?